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Manchester City is in hot water, facing a total of 115 charges related to alleged breaches of the Premier League's financial rules. Here's a breakdown of the charges:
The Times reported that the total number of alleged breaches might actually be 130. This follows confusion over how the Premier League initially listed the charges in its February 2023 statement. However, these are not additional charges, but rather a correction issued by the Premier League.
Duration of the Hearing
The hearing is expected to span around 10 weeks, potentially extending into late November. City manager Pep Guardiola expressed his anticipation, stating, "It starts soon and hopefully finishes soon. I am looking forward to the decision."
Guardiola added, "I'm happy it's starting on Monday. I know there will be more rumours, new specialists about the sentences. We're going to see. I know what people are looking forward to, what they expect. Everybody is innocent until guilt is proven. So we'll see."
When Will a Verdict Be Reached?
After the hearing concludes, an immediate judgment will not follow. The exact date for a verdict remains unknown, but reports suggest a decision could come "early in 2025."
Possibility of an Appeal
This type of case cannot go to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). However, either side could appeal the decision, potentially leading to a fresh hearing with a new independent panel.
Legal Costs
Legal fees for both sides are already estimated in the tens of millions of pounds, given that this case has been in the making for six years. Whichever side 'wins' is likely to claim costs.
For context, the Premier League sought £4.9 million in legal costs from Everton during their first PSR six-point deduction case last season. However, an appeal board ruled that Everton should pay £1.7 million, with the Premier League covering the remaining £3.2 million.
Any costs awarded to the Premier League at the conclusion of the Manchester City case would need to be spread across the 20 clubs in the league.